Paediatric
First Aid

Duration: 2 days 

Course Aims: Paediatric First Aid training is a 2-day course to provide first aiders with the knowledge and skills to respond in emergencies in which there are babies or children of whom are in their care in a professional setting, such as childminders and those in a nursery or pre-school. 

Assessment: Ongoing practical assessment throughout the course  

Course Topics:  Topics include, but are not limited to: 

• Primary and secondary survey including recovery position 
• Basic life support including use of AED 
• Infant and Child Choking 
• Blood loss and shock 
• Controlling bleeding 
• Unconsciousness and causes 
• Common medical conditions including diabetes, allergic reactions, asthma etc 
• Statutory reporting of incidents, first aid kit contents and requirements for periodic checks of equipment 
• Guidelines for administering the child’s own medications  

Objectives: On completion of the course, learners will: 

• Able to recognise and take action in the event of accidents, injuries and medical emergencies with regards to infants and children 
• Be confident and knowledgeable in basic first aid and when to call for medical assistance